*Luke 7:1-17
Jesus heals a centurion’s servant and raises a widow’s son from the dead, demonstrating his power and compassion.
- The Centurion’s Faith:
- A Roman centurion, known for his authority, has a servant who is gravely ill and near death.
- He sends Jewish elders to request Jesus’ help, recognizing Jesus’ ability to heal.
- The centurion demonstrates remarkable faith, believing that Jesus only needs to speak the word for his servant to be healed.
- Jesus’ Response:
- Jesus is impressed by the centurion’s faith and willingness to recognize his authority.
- He agrees to go to the centurion’s house but is stopped by a second message from the centurion.
- The centurion humbly expresses his unworthiness for Jesus to enter his home, affirming his belief in Jesus’ authority over sickness.
- Miraculous Healing:
- Jesus marvels at the centurion’s faith, declaring that he has not found such faith even in Israel.
- He speaks the word, and at that very moment, the servant is healed.
- The healing serves as a testament to Jesus’ authority and the power of faith.
- The Widow’s Son Raised:
- Following this incident, Jesus travels to the town of Nain, accompanied by his disciples and a large crowd.
- At the town gate, they encounter a funeral procession for the only son of a widow, who is being carried out for burial.
- Jesus is moved with compassion for the grieving mother and commands the young man to arise.
- Witnessing the Miracle:
- The young man sits up and begins to speak, stunning the crowd with the miraculous display of Jesus’ power over death.
- Fear grips the onlookers, and they glorify God, recognizing Jesus as a prophet sent by God.
- News of these remarkable events spreads throughout the region, amplifying Jesus’ reputation as a healer and miracle worker.
7:1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
7:2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
7:3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
7:4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 7:5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
7:6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
7:8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
7:9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
7:10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
7:11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
7:12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
7:13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
7:14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still.
And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
7:15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
7:16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
7:17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.